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Easter Spending and Financial Wellbeing

With 86% of Brits planning on celebrating Easter this year, we can imagine that you are too! Whether it’s indulging in chocolate Easter eggs, host...

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The Importance of Credit Scores

Your credit score plays a crucial role in your life, impacting major financial decisions. Understanding what can impact your credit score is essential...

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Debt Awareness Week: Breaking the Stigma

Debt Awareness Week is a crucial time to shed light on the financial challenges faced by individuals across the UK. This year’s topic is a powerful ...

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Global Money Week: The Importance of Financial Education

Financial stress isn’t just a personal issue - it’s a workplace challenge. Employers can make a difference by offering financial wellbeing benefit...

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International Women’s Day: Understanding the Gender Pay Gap

The gender pay gap has been a long-standing issue, but progress is being made. Over the last decade, the gap among full-time employees has decreased b...

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Why Talking About Money is Key in Relationships

Talking about money builds trust and avoids stress in relationships. Ready to start the conversation? Here’s why it matters....

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What the Bank of England’s Base Rate Cut Means for You

The Bank of England has cut its base rate to 4.5%, which could mean lower mortgage payments for some and better remortgaging deals for others. Find ou...

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Why Financial Wellbeing Is More Valuable Than Ever

Since entering 2025, the economic challenges for UK businesses are greater than ever, particularly for sectors like retail and hospitality. With incr...

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January Blues? Time to refresh your view and financial wellbeing!

The festive season may be over, but January can feel like a tough slog. Short days, cold weather, and a long wait until payday—plus the fallout from...

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Make Financial Wellbeing Your New Year’s Resolution

A fresh start isn’t just for your fitness goals - it’s the perfect time to reset your financial wellbeing too! Whether you want to budget better, ...

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Stay Safe This Holiday Season: How to Avoid Common Scams

The holiday season is a time for joy, but it’s also peak season for scammers using AI and sophisticated tricks to steal your money and personal deta...

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Christmas Budgeting Tips: Enjoy a Stress-Free Festive Season

The festive season is a time for joy, but it can also bring financial stress. With smart budgeting strategies, you can enjoy Christmas 2024 without ov...

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Pension Reform: What Rachel Reeves’ ‘Super Fund’ Means for You

On Friday 15th November, Chancellor Rachel Reeves unveiled a landmark proposal to reshape the UK pension market. Her announcement focused on consolida...

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Buy Now, Pay Later: Is It a Smart Choice for Christmas Shopping?

During the festive season, buy-now-pay-later (BNPL) options gain popularity to keep spending manageable. These options allow individuals to spread out...

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What Is a Financial Plan – And How Can It Help With Financial Frights?

As Halloween approaches, there’s nothing scarier than letting finances haunt your peace of mind. So, what is a financial plan, and how can it ben...

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Autumn Budget Predictions – What Do We Expect to See?

As Chancellor Rachel Reeves gets ready to present the UK Autumn Budget on October 30, we're likely to see changes in tax and government income plans. ...

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Lifetime-sponsored golf day again provides record-breaking boost for Barnsley hospice

Barnsley hospice were well on course for another record-breaking score, after the last putts were rolled in at their annual charity golf day at Silkst...

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Twenty-two teams to tee off in Lifetime-sponsored Barnsley Hospice golf day

The 2024 Barnsley Hospice Golf Day, sponsored by Lifetime, is almost here. Twenty-two teams are all set to tee off in the popular charity event, wh...

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Lifetime workplace wellbeing event proves a smash hit!

As a passionate advocate of wellbeing, Lifetime is always looking at ways of ensuring that our people, and all those organisations we partner with, fe...

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A quarter of UK population will soon be aged over 65 – but is their later life mapped out?

Soon, 25% of the UK population will be aged over age 65. Many of those people will live another 20 or 30 years, so it is important that help, guida...

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Don’t lose sight of your staff’s wellbeing

During the current cost-of-living crisis employers are being urged to not lose sight of the wellbeing of their workforce. Indeed, the importance of...

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Ten things to think about and act upon before end of tax year

The current tax year ends on Friday (April 5th). Here are 10 things that are worth thinking about – and acting upon. Have you maximised your p...

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This Easter make sure you hatch a plan for your own tidy nest egg!

Happy Easter everyone! While this weekend the children and grandchildren might well be busy hunting for colourful eggs and devouring chocolate East...

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Protect the people you love…

It is vitally important to have the knowledge and ability to make good decisions that will protect your family and loved ones if there is an unexpecte...